Patient Billing/Services Representative II (Siteman St Peters) - Medical Oncology

Details

Posted: 06-Apr-24

Location: St. Peters, Missouri

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Healthcare
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JR81130

Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
Perform all job responsibilities of a scheduler and medical office receptionist in the Siteman Cancer Center. Ensure accuracy of data entered into the scheduling system including scheduling transactions, and demographic and insurance/referral information. Serves as a liaison between stakeholders (patients, staff, family, healthcare professionals, and general public) and advocates for the needs of the patients and treatment center. Expert level training required.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets patients/family/visitors to the Siteman Cancer Center. Answers questions and provides directions as needed.
• Verifies patientâ™s identification, checks patients in EMR system, validates demographic and insurance information and verifies completion of pre-treatment testing/procedures/appointments. Applies identification band/ labels as indicated. Obtains signed consents, financial responsibility forms, patient history and questionnaires, and assists patient in completing forms as required.
• Collects co-payments and accurately balances cash drawer at end of shift.
• Schedules, reschedules, cancels and confirms appointments with office visits, treatments, diagnostics and procedures in accordance with clinical team guidelines, treatment center guidelines, and referral/authorization/ registration processes.
• Monitors EPIC work queues, appointment desk, DAR, in-basket and/or schedulerâ™s phone line. Completes scheduling requests, forwards messages as appropriate and takes and all steps to facilitate the patientâ™s plan of care and patient satisfaction.
• Provides patients with schedule itinerary, after visit summary and education instructions for testing/procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of insurance and financial options.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and working knowledge of insurance and financial options.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification with three years of experience in billing systems and third-party claims and/or experience in a medical office setting or related customer service/office experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Basic Life Support certification. (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.). BLS certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.

Grade
C06-H

Salary Range
$17.00 - $24.66 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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